MANCOSA Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management

MANCOSA Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management

Upon successful completion of the programme, the student should be able to:

  • Demonstrate their competence at applying the basic theoretical principles of marketing management in problem identification and solving, and reflect on the application made.
  • Plan and execute research in marketing management, by gathering, analysing, synthesising and interpreting the relevant information correctly and reflecting on research undertaken.
  • Demonstrate effective communication competence with the different role players in the marketing management field and applying the theoretical principles of communication (oral/written) and reflect on the application made.
  • Analyse and critically evaluate a marketing scenario; develop meaningful suggestions and advice to design and write a full marketing plan.
  • Organise and co-ordinate resources and opportunities in the field of marketing management by applying the relevant theoretical aspects and reflect on the application.
  • Practice acceptable social sensitivity with others and work effectively in self-directed marketing management teams by implementing the relevant theory of teamwork and reflect on the implementation thereof.
  • Utilise appropriate e-marketing technologies in expanding marketing coverage.
  • Promote responsible local and global citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of marketing management capabilities.

Duration: 3 years

Year Semester Description
1 1 Business Management 1A
Economics 1A
End User Computing
Business Mathematics
2 Business Management 1B
Economics 1B
Business Communication
Financial Accounting
2 1 Business Management 2A
Marketing 2A
Business Law
Management Accounting
2 Business Management 2B
Marketing 2B
Information Systems
Business Statistics
3 1 Business Management 3A
Business Management 3B
Marketing 3A
Marketing 3B
2 Business Management 3C
Business Management 3D
Marketing 3C
Marketing 3D
  • The minimum entry requirement is the National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
  • An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English; or
  • A Higher Certificate, an Advanced Certificate or Diploma.